The Kentucky Senate could vote this week on a bill to expand civil protective orders to dating partners, including young students — an idea the Senate has rejected for years, while most other states accepted it.

The measure would waive the state's excise tax on live parimutuel wagering at the Lexington track during the two-day Breeders' Cup in late October. The money would be used to boost prizes awarded to horse owners.

The former sheriff of Harlan County spent more than $27,000 over two years for purchases that were poorly documented, unreasonable or improper, including personal clothing, food and alcohol, and a subscription to a dating website, according to audits released Monday.